Allegiant Air pilots picket at DSM and more than 20 other US airports
It’s not a strike, but picketers are pacing outside 22 airports today, including Des Moines International. Flights are not being impacted, at least not yet. Teamsters from Local 2118 are […]
UI profs to publish a premiere textbook on the ethical use of AI
A University of Iowa instructor wanted to teach students in his business analytics class about artificial intelligence but couldn’t find a decent textbook on the topic, so he decided to […]
Three Remsen St. Mary’s players suffered major injuries in weekend crash
Three members of the Remsen St. Mary’s Girls Basketball team suffered “major injuries” when the team’s vehicle was involved in an accident Saturday. Late this afternoon the Plymouth County Sheriff’s […]
Des Moines police chief responds to video showing rifle on top of patrol car
Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart says they are reviewing videos posted online that show a police car driving with a rifle on its roof in the downtown area of […]
Spread yuletide cheer from Iowa to kids in need around the globe
Iowans who want to pack some holiday joy in a shoebox for kids around the world can drop them off this week at dozens of locations across the state. Denise […]
Memorial today for businessman who helped save Arnolds Park
Family and friends gathered in northwest Iowa today to honor a local businessman and philanthropist who helped save the Arnolds Park amusement park from the wrecking ball. Toby Shine of […]
Man shot and killed in Grundy County after chase
The Iowa DCI is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by officers following a chase. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and the State Patrol attempted to stop a wanted […]
‘Hello Operator’ exhibit highlights Sioux City roots in telephone service
The last day of this month is the final call for the “Hello Operator” exhibit at the Sioux City Public Museum. It features iconic telephones, historic photographs and switchboards. Museum […]
Iowa hospitals rank poorly on safety study
A non-profit that rates the safety of hospitals nationwide places Iowa’s hospitals near the bottom — at number 48. LeapFrog ranked 30 Iowa hospitals on a wide range of safety […]
NatGeo explorer brings vivid ‘Earth After Dark’ show to Iowa
A world-renown photographer and cinematographer who merges art and science through visual stories will make his first-ever stop in Iowa this week to share his out-of-this-world slide show called Earth […]